Jack Benny Middle School vs Whiteside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 464 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack Benny Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
475 students
Whiteside Middle School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
475 students
| Measure | Jack Benny Middle School Waukegan, Illinois | Whiteside Middle School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 670 | #463 of 670 |
| National rank | #12910 of 15,369 | #11457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 475 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 22% |
| city | Waukegan | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whiteside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 24.7).
- •Whiteside Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Whiteside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •Whiteside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 62.1%).
- •Jack Benny Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jack Benny Middle School better than Whiteside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Whiteside Middle School ranks higher (32.3 vs 24.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jack Benny Middle School and Whiteside Middle School?
About 464 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack Benny Middle School: 475. Whiteside Middle School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack Benny Middle School and Whiteside Middle School rank in Illinois?
Jack Benny Middle School is 544th of 670 and Whiteside Middle School is 463rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).